E13
Speed Queen · DC5003WE 7.0 cu ft Classic Electric Dryer with Stainless Steel Drum and 5 Temperature Settings
The exhaust thermistor is reporting incorrect temperature readings, causing the dryer to shut down heating or stop the cycle to prevent damage or unsafe conditions.
Error E13 on the Speed Queen DC5003WE 7.0 cu ft Classic Electric Dryer with Stainless Steel Drum and 5 Temperature Settings means: Exhaust Thermistor Fault. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Exhaust Thermistor” (medium difficulty, ~30 min, DIY cost: $25-$40). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer
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While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$170.
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The Speed Queen DC5003WE 7.0 cu ft Classic Electric Dryer with Stainless Steel Drum and 5 Temperature Settings has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E13 also appears on 4 other Speed Queen models:
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